This page covers 2 recalls, 12 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Audi Sq5.
19 mpg combined
12.4 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Steering and fuel system complaints lead the 2014 Audi SQ5 owner reports. On the steering side, multiple owners describe the power steering intermittently losing assist at low speeds, making the wheel notably hard to turn in either direction. The fuel system draws a similar complaint count, with owners reporting the fuel pump cutting out while driving, in some cases causing the engine to shut down completely, then restart after the vehicle cools, suggesting a heat-related pattern. A handful of suspension-related complaints round out the picture, and two owners specifically flag severe rear subframe corrosion discovered under the plastic underbody shielding, describing significant rust damage on both sides of the subframe on vehicles roughly a decade old.
12
Total Complaints
By System
The 2014 Audi SQ5 has two recalls, both addressing the same issue: the electric power steering assist can shut down in cold temperatures, making the wheel significantly harder to turn at low speeds and raising the risk of a crash.
When the steering motor sensor faults in cold weather, the system loses its assist entirely, leaving the driver to steer with full manual effort. This is most noticeable at parking lot speeds or when maneuvering in tight spaces, where the steering can feel suddenly heavy and unresponsive.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric power steering assist system may shut down in cold temperatures due to a fault in the steering motor sensor.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the power steering control module software at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
In cold weather, the steering motor sensor may malfunction, causing the power steering assist to shut down. This makes steering harder, especially at low speeds.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the software in the power steering control module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
